Atty. Robert Burns

Atty. Robert Burns

Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing car accidents, insurance, wrongful death and 1 other area of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Sioux Falls Sioux Falls 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert Burns at a glance

Robert Burns is an Attorney based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, practicing at Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and insurance. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (inactive) (1973), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1978). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1973) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert Burns is a lawyer practicing car accidents, insurance, wrongful death and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of South Dakota in 1968, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Robert practices at Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Burns's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Burns handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert Burns is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in South Dakota →

Wrongful Death

Robert Burns is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Dakota →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Robert Burns is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Robert Burns is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in South Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

Practicing law in South Dakota. Legal matters in South Dakota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sioux Falls are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Dakota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Dakota brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Dakota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Burns

Where is Robert Burns's law office located?
Robert Burns's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm is Swier Law Firm, Prof. LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Burns handle?
Robert Burns focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Robert Burns practiced law?
Robert Burns has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Robert Burns go to law school?
Robert Burns earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact Robert Burns for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Burns directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Robert Burns received?
Robert Burns's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1973
B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota (inactive)
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1978

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